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Robust spirits sales in the United States helped to balance a tougher time in
Europe and Asia for Diageo.

The world’s biggest alcoholic drinks producer today attributed its sales
growth in the third quarter to its global reach.

Group sales at Diageo, whose brands include Johnnie Walker whisky, Smirnoff
vodka and Tanqueray gin, rose 4 per cent in the three months to March 31,
excluding acquisitions, disposals and currency effects.

That compared with a 6 per cent increase in the same part of its previous
financial year. Volumes slid 1 per cent.